#OTD in 1993 the ICTY was established after Resolution 827 was passed by the United Nations Security Council. This would be the beginning of a long process to seek justice for the war crimes committed throughout the Bosnian genocide. Many perpetrators have yet to be prosecuted.

#OTD in 1992 it is believed that the Omarska Concentration camp was opened. This camp would become one of the most infamous death and torture camps of the Bosnian genocide. Murder, rape, and abuse of prisoners was common. Around 6,000 people would be held at the camp.

#OTD in 1995, the army of Republika Srpska launched an attack on the town of Tuzla. This attack against civilians killed 71 & wounded 240 others with mortar fire being the main weapon of attack. The majority of the casualties were young people.

#OTD in 1999, Slobodan Milošević was indicted for trial by the ICTY for crimes in Kosovo. One of the architects of the Bosnian genocide, Milošević became the first sitting head of state to be charged with war crimes. It is imperative that such perpetrators are brought to justice.

#OTD in 1992, Serb forces attacked the town of Kozarac. In an attack that lasted days and resulted in an estimated 3,000 deaths, horrific crimes of torture and murder were committed against the civilian population.

I'm incredibly proud of everyone at the Srebrenica Memorial Center. Despite the tensions, armored cars in the streets, and special police units deployed to intimidate us, we all stayed and carried out our regular jobs. I don't know any other group that could withstand the

Bosnian Serb secessionist authorities have deployed police special forces, including APCs, to Srebrenica to terrorize the local Bosniak community ahead of today’s UNGA Srebrenica Genocide resolution vote. Here they’re seen in the woods across from a school. Where is Operation EUFOR Althea?!

Tensions in and around Srebrenica have intensified since Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik announced that his government would hold a session in Srebrenica on the same day the UN General Assembly votes on a resolution to designate July 11 as the International Day of Reflection

Visiting Srebrenica today, I was struck not only by the horrors of the genocide but by the vital importance of acknowledging the past. The Mothers remember their losses with dignity and courage, and share their compassion for all other innocent victims of war. The UK is proud to

Today is World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. On this day we celebrate the rich cultural diversity within our societies. Dialogue and development are key aspects for any strong community and cohesive societies. #IAmBecauseYouAre

Remembering Srebrenica is committed to educating young people about the Srebrenica genocide and the valuable lessons that we must learn. We have developed a range of free resources which are available for download, find the resources with this link:
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Read Nedžad Avdić incredible and heartbreaking story of horror, genocide, and ultimate survival. Stories like Nedžad’s show us the devastating reality of genocide and crushing consequences that remain.
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“The Flowers of Srebrenica” by author Aidan Hehir and illustrator David Frankum is a moving, honest, yet at times humorous account of the author’s experience with Mustafa, a survivor of the Bosnian Genocide as they travel around Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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“They didn’t care that we were unarmed. Their primary concern was that we were Muslim, and they wanted us dead.” Read Hasan Hasanović’s incredible story of survival and his experience as part of ‘The Column’.
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It was great to meet with our National Board yesterday for a productive meeting and to plan for Memorial Week 2024. As always, there has been incredible work taking place across the UK thanks to our Board Chairs, Members, Ambassadors and Volunteers! Thank you all!